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Bricks + Agent selected in Microsoft ScaleUp Program

Property maintenance and services marketplace Bricks + Agent has been selected in the Microsoft ScaleUp program.
September 3, 2024
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Bricks and Agent reaches 100,000 users

Bricks and Agent reaches 100,000 users.
September 3, 2024
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Bricks + Agent release virtual inspections app in beta

This week’s Bricks + Agent product release notes includes the release of a new virtual inspections tool for property and facility managers as well as tenants.
September 3, 2024
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Bricks + Agent announce partnership with Places for People Innovation Lab

The latest partnership will see Bricks + Agent build collaborative working relationships with Places for People and help them to pilot and implement new technology.
September 3, 2024
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Bricks + Agent Product Release Notes: Virtual Inspections

This week’s Bricks + Agent product release notes includes the release of a new virtual inspections tool for property and facility managers as well as tenants.
September 3, 2024
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5 Simple Ways To Boost Your Home's Curb Appeal

Making a positive first impression on your potential buyers is so important. Follow these 5 curb appeal ideas and get the buyers & price your home deserves!
September 3, 2024
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Is Renovating Your Home Before Sale Really Worth It?

Jun 7, 2017 - If you're a homeowner looking to add value to your home prior to selling, we've found the best renovations to increase value! Here are your ...
September 3, 2024
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Best Regions in Victoria For Investing in Property

Location is everything when considering a property investment in Victoria. Keeping an eye on the market can be key to making the right investment choice.
September 3, 2024
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The Best Places To Buy A Rental Property In Australia

Looking to invest in a rental property in Australia? Our experts did some research and calculations to compile a list of the finest areas in Australia.
September 3, 2024
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Updates to Inspection Manager – July Release

September 12, 2024
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Updates to Inspection Manager – August Release

Introducing Our New App Features!
September 12, 2024
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Check Out Our Latest Updates For January

This release sees new updates that will help you with even Faster Report Editing via the CMS, with the new Area Level Thumbs Up for marking conditions and an improved reporting functionality to Load Reports Faster. Let us know what you think of these new features!
September 12, 2024
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Check Out Our Latest Updates For March

September 12, 2024
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Edit Layout via Report Editing

September 12, 2024
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Follow-ups for Tenant Assisted Inspections

September 16, 2024
3 minutes

How To Edit Inspection Report in CMS

September 16, 2024
3 minutes

How To Bulk Close & Send Routine Inspections

September 16, 2024
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Bulk Send Tenant Assisted Inspection Requests

September 16, 2024
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The Story Behind Harmony Day

September 11, 2024
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Repairs to Rental Property: Landlord or Tenant’s Responsibility?

Repairs and maintenance to rental propertys are one of the most common issues that cause legal disputes between landlords and tenants. As the mediator, property managers need to know and educate both tenants and landlords on whose responsibility it is to fix repairs and maintenance issues.
September 11, 2024
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Routine Inspection Red Flags or Warning Signs you May Have Missed!

Routine inspections are a big part of a property manager’s day to day job. Along with the millions of other tasks they’re expected to complete, it can be tempting sometimes to rush inspections and assume everything is fine. No doubt this can often lead to some serious problems down the line, especially if tenants are hiding/performing questionable or illegal substances or behaviour. You can never be too careful when it comes to routine inspections. At Inspection Manager we compiled a list below of red flags or warning signs as a property manager to look out for when completing a routine inspection.
September 11, 2024
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The Best Ways to Stay Connected With Your Tenants as a Property Manager

Staying connected with your tenants and building a trusting relationship is key to having better tenants, maintaining well-kept rental properties and being updated with any issues/problems on a rental property right away. Kelly, a Property Manager from LJ Hooker says “The best way to maintain well-kept rental properties with minimal issues is to form more trusting and better relationships with your tenants. Staying connected with check-in messages or calls to tenants is one step closer to a more transparent relationship.”
September 11, 2024
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10 Key Aspects to Remember at Routine Inspections

Routine inspections allow you to identify and address any maintenance or repair issues. This gives landlords peace of mind, knowing their valued rental properties are being maintained and carefully managed. The details recorded at routine inspections are also used as evidence in disputes between landlords and tenants. Therefore, in order to serve their purpose, routine inspections should to be done thoroughly and competently. At the same time, routine inspections don’t have to be a difficult process.
September 11, 2024
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6 Tips To Help Property Managers Maintain a Work-life Balance

Property managers, do you feel like your work is always following you wherever you go? Even when you’re not physically taking your work home with you, it’s always on your mind 24/7. Work-life balance is a common struggle for property managers and a lack of boundaries often leads to burnout.
September 11, 2024
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Creating a Paperless Office to Improve your Property Management Skills

Copying, filing, searching, retrieving, refiling, sending, mailing and faxing… on average a property manager spends 20% of their time on paperwork. If you’re tired of doing things the hard way, you’re not alone. Many property management agencies have converted to/created a paperless office and have never looked back since. While the change may seem intimidating at first, here are some compelling reasons why your agency should create a paperless office today.
September 11, 2024
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4 Ways Attending a Conference Can Benefit Your Property Management Career

Being a Property Manager is hard work – you’re always juggling a dozen different tasks on a hectic schedule. Sometimes it’s so easy to get caught up in day-to-day commitments that you forget to focus on the bigger picture -where your career or business is heading. Attending a conference is the perfect way to receive some much-needed inspiration and motivation. There’s no better way to stay informed and network with experts in the property management industry.
September 11, 2024
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7 Most Common Pitfalls in Property Management

What helps improve your property management skills? According to industry experts, it’s about avoiding a few common pitfalls. If these are overlooked, they may escalate into major problems, and can cause serious damage to your performance and wellbeing.
September 11, 2024
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Tips For Property Managers To Communicate Better

If you're a property manager then its likely you're managing more than one property for your clients. Both the tenant and the owner are extremely important and communication is a key factor for success. Here are tips that can help property managers communicate better with the tenant and the owner.
September 3, 2024
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Tips for Finding a Great Landlord

Finding a great landlord is not an easy task as you need to consider plenty of things while looking for a new landlord. The experts at Bricks+Agent have put together their top 5 tips for a landlord search that’ll help you discover honest and nice landlords that you can depend on.
September 3, 2024
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Top 8 Tips for Preventive Property Maintenance

Preventive maintenance is essential for property managers who want to avoid spending a lot of money on repairs and creating discomfort for their tenants.
September 3, 2024
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The Ultimate Home Maintenance Checklist

People tend to only consider home maintenance only when something goes really wrong, rather than preventing it. To keep everyone safe and minimise the amount of service days, here’s the home maintenance checklist to keep you on top of things:
September 3, 2024
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Things To Consider Before Buying A New Home

Buying a new home can be an exciting idea. Before starting your search for homes on the market, you must consider and keep the following factors in mind.
September 3, 2024
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The Top Responsibilities of a Property Manager: A Comprehensive Guide

Being a property agent isn’t an easy job. There are a multitude of tasks that you are responsible for. It is only natural for you to overlook a few things. Unfortunately, more often than not, it is trust accounting. Here are 5 common trust accounting mistakes that property agents often make.
September 3, 2024
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The Role of Property Managers in Property Maintenance: A Comprehensive Guide

Being a property agent isn’t an easy job. There are a multitude of tasks that you are responsible for. It is only natural for you to overlook a few things. Unfortunately, more often than not, it is trust accounting. Here are 5 common trust accounting mistakes that property agents often make.
September 3, 2024
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The New Free Tool Property Managers Have Been Waiting For...

Remote Inspections is a feature many Property Managers and Tenants will be enjoying moving forward, as more digital interactions become the new normal in this post COVID-19 world.
September 3, 2024
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The Importance of Regular Property Maintenance: A Guide for Landlords

Being a property agent isn’t an easy job. There are a multitude of tasks that you are responsible for. It is only natural for you to overlook a few things. Unfortunately, more often than not, it is trust accounting. Here are 5 common trust accounting mistakes that property agents often make.
September 3, 2024
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5 Uses of the Bricks+Agent Software

Reliable property manintenance software offers a cloud-based accessibility to help property managers, homeowners, tenants and service providers interact and do business with ease. Here's our top five most common uses of Bricks+Agent.
September 3, 2024
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5 Tips for Effective Property Management

Being a property agent isn’t an easy job. There are a multitude of tasks that you are responsible for. It is only natural for you to overlook a few things. Unfortunately, more often than not, it is trust accounting. Here are 5 common trust accounting mistakes that property agents often make.
September 3, 2024
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Why Going Paperless Could Be The Best Strategic Move For Your Property Management Business

Today, technology like cloud computing, document scanning, and organisation of files are making things feasible and affordable for small and large businesses. If you are a property manager, dive in to know how going paperless can help you:
September 3, 2024
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Useful Technology For Airbnb Managers

From security systems to property management software, there certainly is an app to help you with every aspect being an short-term rental manager or Airbnb host.
September 3, 2024
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What is a Maintenance Manager? What do they do?

Maintenance Manager - What is a Maintenance Manager ? What do they do day by day?
September 3, 2024
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What is a Maintenance Manager and what do they do?

Maintenance Manager - What is a Maintenance Manager ? What do they do day by day?
September 3, 2024
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Waikato Real Estate Customer Story

Cherie Osbaldiston from Waikato Real Estate shares her experience with Bricks + Agent's maintenance solution and approach to onboarding her trades.
September 3, 2024
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When Did Billing Become a Breeze? Transformation Unveiled

Specialised digital tools for billing and invoicing have morphed, ensuring smooth financial transactions.
March 30, 2024

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